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Retaking Ramadi From the Islamic State: The Battle for Iraq (Dispatch 11)

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Iraqi security forces reclaim Ramadi from the Islamic State with US-led coalition support.

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Retaking Ramadi From the Islamic State: The Battle for Iraq (Dispatch 11)

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Iraqi security forces reclaim Ramadi from the Islamic State with US-led coalition support.

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Iraqi security forces recapture a significant portion of Ramadi, marking a crucial victory against the Islamic State. Backed by US-led coalition warplanes, Baghdad's troops engage in intense combat to secure territory around Ramadi, the capital of Anbar province, which fell to IS in May. VICE News embeds with Iraq’s Special Operations Forces, known as the Golden Division, who lead the operations to reclaim the city. This military effort highlights the ongoing struggle to regain control in a region heavily impacted by the conflict with IS.

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